“People make mistakes on the road, and the best way to decrease the risk of those mistakes is to decrease the speed at which those mistakes happen.”

Mr Daly says Canterbury is particularly susceptible to drivers speeding due to the number of long straight stretches of highway, and we can easily end up speeding – every driver needs to take responsibility for their journey and the speed they are doing.

It is also important to show patience while driving long distances. Being stuck behind a truck or a slow driver may be frustrating, but you’re better off waiting than attempting a dangerous passing manoeuvre.